Formula Drift Final Round: Title Fight!

In 2003, a small company had a big dream: to be the premier drifting series in the U.S. That was the beginning of Formula Drift’s journey to the final round at Irwindale in October 2012. They ended their 9th season by selling out Irwindale Speedway or, The House of Drift. NICO was lucky enough to be accepted as a media outlet to cover the event and we’re bringing it to you like you’ve never seen here before!

Fredric Aasbo, Ryan Tuerck and Matt Field during the drivers meeting

Vaughn Gittin Jr paying close attention to Ryan Sage and the FD team.

A look at the practice grid on the outside bank at Irwindale Speedway

Ryan Kada (white 350Z) and Luke Lonberger (red Corvette)

Fredric Aasbo on the inside bank

Tony Angelo had a little too hot of an entry on the inside bank.

Luckily, Tony walked away and the Scion Racing Team was able to put the car back together in time to qualify.

Daigo Saito’s team tosses him in the air after he won the 2012 Formula Drift Championsip

Daigo Saito on his championship winning run in his Achilles Tire sponsored Lexus SC430.

We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the 2012 Formula Drift Championship: Final Round from Irwindale Speedway! We hope to bring you more of this coverage as the 2013 Formula Drift Championship season approaches!

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